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| Author | Stephen Hunter |
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| Language | English |
| Series | Bob Lee Swagger series |
| Genre | Thriller |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
Publication date | September 23, 2008 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 304 pp |
| ISBN | 1416565116 |
| Preceded by | The 47th Samurai |
| Followed by | I, Sniper |
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